Peter Brock's motorsport fame endures 20 years on from his death
The motorsport community is commemorating the 20th anniversary of the death of Australian racing legend Peter Brock. Family members and fans are reflecting on his career and legacy through exhibitions and tributes.
Why it matters
Peter Brock remains a cultural icon in Australia, and his death marked a significant moment in the nation's sporting history.
Peter Brock died on September 8, 2006, after more than three decades of racing. ( Supplied )
Peter Brock's family and the motorsport community have paid tribute to the racing legend's legacy.
The "King of the Mountain" died 20 years ago after a crash near Perth.
An exhibition dedicated to Brock's career is on display at the National Motor Racing Museum in Bathurst.
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"I couldn't believe the things that he could do behind the wheel," stepson James Brock said.
"You would almost believe that he was defying physics."
It was this ability that left the nation shocked when Peter Brock died 20 years ago on September 8, 2006 after a crash during a rally race at Gidgegannup, near Perth.
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